Port Kembla, Australia

Cruise Port

Port Kembla

Suburb of Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia.

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Overview

Port Kembla is a cruise port in Australia. It lies on the coast at approximately -34.476, 150.9.

About Port Kembla

Port Kembla is a suburb of Wollongong 10 km south of the CBD and part of the Illawarra region of New South Wales. The suburb comprises a seaport, industrial complex, a small harbour foreshore nature reserve, and a small commercial sector. It is situated on the tip of Red Point: its first European sighting was by Captain James Cook in 1770. The name “Kembla” is an Aboriginal word meaning “plenty [of] wild fowl”.

Overview text adapted from Wikipedia, available under the CC BY-SA license.

Planning a cruise visit

A detailed cruise guide for Port Kembla — how to reach the centre from the cruise terminal, what to see on a port day, shopping and local tips — is being added. In the meantime, use the quick facts and map link above to start planning, and always confirm terminal and transport details with your cruise line and the local port authority before you travel.

Around Port Kembla

Port Kembla From Hill 60 Park
Port Kembla From Hill 60 Park
Illowra Battery 1944 AWM 081445
Illowra Battery 1944 AWM 081445
Illowra battery aka hill
Illowra battery aka hill
13 Industry of Australia - Steelworks of BlueScope Steel Limited company in Port Kembla, Australia
13 Industry of Australia - Steelworks of BlueScope Steel Limited company in Port Kembla, Australia

Weather & best time to visit

Typically warmest around 25°C in Jan and coolest around 17°C in Jun (average daytime highs).

Jan
25°
18°
Feb
25°
18°
Mar
24°
17°
Apr
22°
13°
May
19°
10°
Jun
17°
8°
Jul
17°
8°
Aug
18°
8°
Sep
20°
10°
Oct
22°
12°
Nov
22°
14°
Dec
24°
16°

Average daily high / low in °C. Source: Open-Meteo.

Where to stay

Staying near Port Kembla the night before or after your cruise makes embarkation easier. Browse hotels near the port →

Cruise season & schedules

Which ships call at Port Kembla, and when, changes by season. Check the latest arrivals and departures before you plan. See current cruise schedules →